History Practice Quiz 244

Q1.In which century was the cuneiform script deciphered?

A. 1st century CE B. 18th century C. 19th century D. 20th century

Q2.Who is regarded as the founding father of modern economics?

A. Adam Smith B. John Maynard Keynes C. Karl Marx D. Alfred Marshall

Q3.In which year was Adam Smith's famous work 'An Enquiry into the Nature and Cause of the Wealth of Nations' published?

A. 1776 B. 1770 C. 1789 D. 1759

Q4.What was Adam Smith's profession?

A. Professor at the University of Glasgow B. Merchant C. Philosopher and professor D. Economist at the British Treasury

Q5.What event led to the emergence of macroeconomics as a separate branch?

A. World War I B. The Great Depression of 1929 C. World War II D. The Industrial Revolution

Q6.In which year was John Maynard Keynes born?

A. 1883 B. 1885 C. 1879 D. 1890

Q7.Which book by Keynes prophesied the breakdown of the peace agreement after World War I?

A. The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money B. The Economic Consequences of the Peace C. A Treatise on Money D. The End of Laissez-Faire

Q8.Where was John Maynard Keynes educated?

A. Oxford University B. King's College, Cambridge C. London School of Economics D. Harvard University

Q9.Which historical event provided inspiration for Keynes' writings on macroeconomics?

A. World War I B. The Great Depression C. World War II D. The Industrial Revolution

Q10.What material was used as mortar to make the Great Bath watertight at Mohenjo-daro?

A. Gypsum B. Lime C. Cement D. Clay